Asian elephants living in captivity have a lower body fat percentage than the average HUMAN

Asian elephants living in captivity have a lower body fat percentage than the average HUMAN and are no more likely to be overweight than their free-ranging cousins Researcher fit captive Asian elephants with a large Fitbit-style tracking device They also fed them bread soaked in heavy water and took regular blood samples This allowed them … Read more

Two beluga whales are transported from captivity in China to a new ocean refuge 6,000 miles away

They are creatures who always seem to have a smile on their faces. And now, two beluga whales are sure to be feeling much happier thanks to British charity the Sea Life Trust. The whales, called Little Grey and Little White, have been freed from captivity in China to swim in the sea for the … Read more

Two beluga whales are transported from captivity in China to a new ocean refuge 6,000 miles away

They are creatures who always seem to have a smile on their faces. And now, two beluga whales are sure to be feeling much happier thanks to British charity the Sea Life Trust. The whales, called Little Grey and Little White, have been freed from captivity in China to swim in the sea for the … Read more

King of the jungle finds his queen: Lions born into captivity find happiness together

Lions who were both born into captivity have found happiness together after their rescuers decided to introduce them to one another. King of the jungle Luke and lioness Phuku defied the odds to form a strong bond at Love Lions Alive sanctuary in Free State, South Africa, after meeting earlier this year. The pair were … Read more